Buyer/Merchandiser - Center Store
On-siteDe Pere, Wisconsin, United States
De Pere, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Build weekly itemization, pricing, and layout for ad inserts, direct mail, and digital offers to drive sales and gross profit plans. Proof all department advertising for accuracy, identify suppliers, and negotiate contracts to purchase products at favorable costs. Monitor key item sales against competitor pricing, manage daily and seasonal assortments for all store locations, and provide direction on deselections, new items, and planograms. Forecast and place timely orders for ad items, seasonal goods, and warehouse inventory to deliver AOP sales and gross profit targets. Full-time role with two-week advanced scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, related field or equivalent experience required
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, resource allocation and leadership techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills including verbal communication, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and being assertive
- Must work well in a team environment while being collaborative in research and execution of the team plan
- Professional presence and proper phone and e-mail etiquette is required
- The position requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years buying and merchandising experience preferred
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